Opal

Natural Opal stone beads for jewelry making

Take a look at our wide range of gemstone beads from Opal available in a variety of shapes and sizes Square, oval, round, cube, octagonal, baroque, chips, drop, round drop, flat, faceted, faceted, rectangle, Heishi Rondelle, barrel, tube, etc. You will find the bead of Opal that will suit your jewelry creations for men or women.

what is Opal?

Opal is a gemstone known for its unique play of colors. It is a hydrated amorphous form of silica, which means it is made up of small silica spheres closely packed together. When light passes through these spheres, it diffracts and creates a beautiful display of colors that can range from reds and oranges to blues and greens.

Opal is found in various places around the world, including Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, Mexico and the United States. It is known for its delicacy, as it is a relatively soft stone and can easily scratch or crack if not handled properly.

Opal is often used in jewelry, and its unique play of colors makes it a popular choice for engagement rings and other special occasion pieces. It is also attributed with healing properties and is often used in alternative medicine practices.

Examples of opal types include black opal, rock opal, crystal opal and fire opal. Black opal is known for its dark hue and brilliant flashes of color, while boulder opal is found in ironstone and has a natural host rock matrix. Crystalline opal is transparent and has a high degree of chromatic play, while fire opal is known for its bright orange, red and yellow colors.

If you want to know more about its history and virtues, check out our article on Opal stone.

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Jewelry findings made of stainless steel, 925 sterling silver findings, 14K gold filled findings to help you create your to help you create your handmade jewelry. Find our collection of carefully selected stones to make your quality jewelry.

Please note that bead sizes are approximate and can have a variation of +/- 0.5 mm and the size of the drill holes are approximate and can have a variation of +/- 0.2 mm.

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